The Lairig Leacach

A strenuous walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) starting and finishing in Highlands, Scotland, about 22.30km (13.86 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 8:15h (1 overnight stay). It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.

There's a lot of fun to be had in Scotland below the magical 914m mark. This walk, in the West Highlands, is in the spirit of the famous long distance walk, the West Highland Way. Connecting the village of Spean Bridge with remote Corrour Station, the route passes through the Lairig Leacach, the glen between the Easain hills and the Grey Corries. It can be done in either direction, but finishing at Corrour gives you the option of a night in the hills in one of the two Youth Hostels.

The path hugs the route of the Allt na Lairige, so navigation is easy, giving you time to enjoy standing beneath some of Scotland's giants - Stob Coire Easain to the east, and Stob Ban and Stob Choire na Ceannain to the west. Truly Munro country. Pass the Leagach bothy, about halfway along the route.

The path then heads back to Corrour Station. Just before the railway bridge, look for a footpath running alongside the track, rather than the longer and less enjoyable landrover track that goes to Corrour.